Sheila E

In July 1986, the self-titled album Sheila E. was released. The ballad single "Hold Me" peaked at number 3 on R&B charts.  … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Thread: Sheila E. Week

On April 26, 2008, Sheila E., along with Morris Day and Jerome Benton, performed with Prince at the Coachella Music Festival. From May 2 to 6, 2008, Sheila E. played four sold-out shows at Blue Note Tokyo, the most frequented jazz music club in Tokyo, Japan.  … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread: Sheila E. Week

In 1985, Sheila E. released Romance 1600. The lead single "Sister Fate" peaked at number 36 on the R&B charts. ? … [Read more...] about Wednesday Afternoon Thread: Sheila E. Week

In June 1984, Sheila E. released her debut album The Glamorous Life. The album's title-track single "The Glamorous Life" peaked at number 7 the Hot 100 and also topped the dance charts for two weeks in August 1984. The video for the song would bring three MTV Award nominations for Best Female Video, Best New Artist, and Best Choreography. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Afternoon Thread: Sheila E. Week

Let's celebrate the great Sheila E! Sheila E. made her recording debut with jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson on "Yesterday's Dream" in 1976. By her early 20s, she had already played with George Duke, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross. In 1977, she joined The George Duke Band. She appeared on several of Duke's albums including: "Don't Let Go" (1978)", … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Sheila E. Week